2012 Oxycodone 30mg Shortage In Florida (Page 53)
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My spouse, who is in severe, chronic pain, has been a customer of Walgreens for many years. We live in Pinellas County, Florida. Everyday this week we have driven from Walgreen's to Walgreen's trying to fill his prescription for Roxicodone 30mg, to no avail. I cannot get any help from his regular pharmacy. I know that it's dangerous for them to tell a total stranger which store has them in stock, but I don't understand since they know him, why they can't call around or give us any assistance. I am at a total loss as to what to do & would appreciate any information that you could provide. It is so hard to see him in so much pain. Thank you.

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I've been having the same problem tying to fill my prescription for the last 5 weeks here in Tennessee. Every pharmacy I've been to, including my normal pharmacy doesn't have the 30mg oxycodone. I take a high dose for a bad disc in my neck, over the last 4 years. Up to 360mg per day (60-90mg per dose). I finally had to go back to my pain management doctor and tell him I couldn't get it. So he's changed me over to the time release version of Oxycontin 80mg (take 2 per dose). My insurance will only cover up to 120 pills in 30 days though, but my scrip was for 180 per 30 days. All I can do now is supplement with a lower dose oxycodone with the higher dose oxycontin. In some ways though, this oxycontin seems to be working better for me I think. Only been using it a week now, but it helps. It's the same medicine, as the immediate release, just in a time release, and a lot more expensive!

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does anyone know where I can get my script for oxycodone 30mg in naples FL, bonita or port charlotte or north port? Please help. I have both legs broken and was sent home with this script and not only cant my wife go for me to fill it I HAVE TO WHEEL my way in to just be turned away as they dont have any. Please help with info. I also have insurance but am willing to just pay cash to get them and then submit to my ins co

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Yep sure does, get this, I live in Hollywood, Been goin to same r. for more than almost a year, Had another accident discplacing the 3 devices in my back and neck, I have been frantically trying to find 30 Oxycodone, I finally get this nice pharmarcy after 4 days, she says she has them, even at a DECENT $$$, I cooked ass there, Called my DR, and then the Pharamacist comes up to me and says, I see you moved out of town for a moth in December? I wxplained I was struck but yet again from behind, Had to saty with freind to help me, ALSO had to get my DR changed to fill script in that area, Then A month later went back to same DR. He said Ihe could NOT fill, He said DEA has Stritct rules and you must NOT change DR Lic, Nor DR forr ^ months for a pharmacy to take you on as a new patient or they can get shut done, I am so PO'ed, Because I do understand the abuse, But what about people Like Me, US? I canot help it that pill helps me???? GRRRRR

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@molly,

I definitely was not aware of this. Is this federal law nation wide or just dependent on what state you live in?

If you have any details or articles of information you can provide about this, that would be great!

@mike,

generally, yes, you can have the pharmacy order the medication for you and have it shipped to the store to pick up. But as far as what molly just stated goes, you'd have to double check with your local pharmacy about these painkillers just to be sure, as I am not aware of these new laws.

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I am in Orlando and had some basic questions about my prescription.My doc is here but ive moved from time to time.Back and forth from Tampa to Orlando.Ive had pharmacys in tampa fill for me with my prescription from doc in Orlando and DL from Tampa,and had them say no as well and they said it was cause my docs from Orlando.Im living in orlando now and my docs here too,im using my DL from Tampa.What does the law say about using DL from Tampa to fill in Orlando?Would it be easier to fill if both my DL and doc are from Orlando or does it matter?Is it just the pharmacists perogative to fill if he wants or what?Im having a hard time filling and was curious if thats gonna affect it?

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you can't buy these strong pain killers online, even with a valid script. the dea has made it illegal to but these medication online and any legitimate companies will follow the law. believe me, i already tried.

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I am willing to try ordering online but do any of these pharmacies stock oxycodone 30mg? I also see that Walgreens is listed as a pharmacy that carries the VIPPS seal. If the physical stores do no have my medication in stock can I order online and have them delivered still? If you can point me in the right direction of what site to use to get my medication and exactly how it works that would be very helpfull.

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Have you guys considered trying an online pharmacy here in the U.S.? I personally haven't used this method for getting a prescription, but I know others successfully have, and there are a handful of sites out there that are safe and legal to order from amongst the swarm of bad ones.

To find out if an online pharmacy is licensed, is in good standing, and is located in the United States, contact NABP at: nabp.net/contact/

Legitimate online pharmacies that carry the VIPPS seal are listed at:
nabp.net/programs/accreditation/vipps/find-a-vipps-online-pharmacy/

For a list of boards of pharmacy, visit:
nabp.net/boards-of-pharmacy/

FDA: Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
Quick Tips for Buying Online:
* Make sure the site requires a prescription and has a pharmacist available for questions.
* Buy only from state-licensed pharmacies. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacies has more information about licensing and its program to certify online pharmacies.
* Don't provide personal information such as credit card numbers unless you are sure the site will protect them.
fda.gov/buyonline/

Hope this information helps!

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Forgot to mention I am also in Pinellas and have checked everywhere from St. Pete to Palm Harbor/Tarpon

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I had the same thing happen to me. Went to the same Walgreens for over a year. The pharmcist knows I have metal rods in my back and since December has flat out refused to help me. They don't have them, don't know when they will have more and her best answer was. "you will have to try somewhere else". I informed the pharmacist that no where else has it and she just says sorry its first come first serve. They say to check back but can't say when and everytime I check back they don't have them.

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